How To Fix CFONT037 - FontInfo(e.g.char width) cannot be extracted from &1 in report &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFONT - I18N:Cascading font

• Message number: 037

• Message text: FontInfo(e.g.char width) cannot be extracted from &1 in report &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFONT037 - FontInfo(e.g.char width) cannot be extracted from &1 in report &2. ?

  The SAP error message CFONT037 indicates that the system is unable to extract font information, such as character width, from a specified font in a particular report. This issue typically arises when there is a problem with the font configuration or the font itself in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Font: The specified font may not be installed or available in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Font Configuration: The font may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Corrupted Font Files: The font files may be corrupted or not readable by the system.
  Unsupported Font Type: The font type may not be supported by the SAP system.
  Report Configuration Issues: The report itself may have issues in how it references or uses the font.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Font Installation:
  
  Ensure that the font specified in the error message is installed on the SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI under the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  
  Verify Font Configuration:
  
  In transaction SPAD, navigate to the "Fonts" section and verify that the font is correctly configured. Check the font attributes and ensure they are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Fonts:
  
  If the font is missing, you may need to install it. This can involve downloading the font files and adding them to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Corruption:
  
  If the font is installed but still causing issues, check for any corruption in the font files. Reinstalling the font may resolve this.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Fonts:
  
  Ensure that the font being used is supported by the SAP system. Refer to SAP documentation for a list of supported fonts.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration:
  
  Check the report configuration to ensure that it is correctly referencing the font. Look for any hardcoded font names or settings that may be incorrect.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration for managing fonts and spool requests.
  SE38: To run the report that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on font management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.